Louisiana

One of a kind celebration of the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana with a true jazz spirit

If you are in New Orleans or Baton Rouge, you just can't miss seeing the old plantations!

A flamboyant run in red dresses accompanied by great music and plenty of beer

New Orleans changes the perceptions of St. Patrick's Day celebration

Although available year-round frozen shrimps are nothing like fresh white and brown ones!

The festival that has made New Orleans famous!

It's crawfish time! Definitely the most important food season in New Orleans

Enjoy the beautiful pinkish flowers blooming during this period

Although Louisiana oysters are available year round, best time are the cooler months

New Orleans has been taking part in the World Naked Bike Ride since 2009

The most exciting and easy way to discover Louisiana's famous swamps and bayous

Marshes, forests and bayous—there's a lot to explore around New Orleans

The loudest of Halloween events in New Orleans

A symbol of beauty, this flower even has a Krewe named after it

Thousands of rubber ducks race for the grand prize of $5000

Known as Gay Mardi Gras, the festival is extravagant and joyful

For New Orleanians, Easter is a special time with more parades!

The Big Easy City is great at celebrating! Summers here are hot, and so are the festivities

New Orleans would never miss a chance to dress up and party

Get into Christmas spirit, meet Santa and celebrate winter in New Orleans

The official New Orleans holiday parade delights locals and visitors

Yet another reason to celebrate in New Orleans

The world's longest continious bridge over a body of water

A great excuse to party and indulge in delicious Mexican foods

Dancing poodles, rodeo and other traditional entertainment

One great adventure with a theater, a theme park, and an educational experience

A delicious showcase of Cajun cuisine and seafood

The largest free berry festival in Louisiana

The largest free fair and rodeo in America

One of the biggest and most popular Cajun festivals in Louisiana

A fast and flat race followed by a vibrant Louisiana-style celebration

The best and the brightest displays in the Pelican State

Treat yourself to the oldest community-based holiday lights display in America

The flamboyant and authentic carnival of Southern Louisiana

A family-friendly celebration with plenty of parades and delicious food

Family event with over 50 years of history and a social mission

One of the largest ballooning events in the state

Fleur De Lis drop and a fireworks display over the Mississippi—New Orleans knows how to celebrate in style

Baton Rouge blends a traditional year-end party with a local version of the midnight ball drop

Your backyard could become the "first port in the storm" for these tiny fellows having just flown hundreds of miles above the open waters

Attracted by fruits and nectar, these birds are often spotted in the gardens

The tallest and one of the rarest birds in North America

One of the most popular fall events in Louisiana

The largest popular culture event in Louisiana

The annual fan convention at Cajundome

Dress your best red, white, and blue, and come to salute Independence with fireworks on the river!

The largest hot air balloon festival in North Louisiana

A weekend packed with amazing displays at the premier strategic bomber base

Spectacular aeronautic performances and static aircraft displays

A memorable getaway for the whole family!

A birthday party of a founding father of jazz—Louis Satchmo Armstrong

One of the best pirate festivals in the United States

Welcome summer in The Crescent City with an array of fun-filled activities

Embrace the spookiness of Alpine traditions this holiday season